Draft:Margaret M. Fitzgerald

Margaret M. Fitzgerald (born Margaret Mary Fitzgerald; 1891-1990) was an American social reformer, workers' rights advocate, suffragist, and business owner who operated in the greater Boston area from the early 20th century onwards. Fitzgerald served as a representative on the Minimum Wage Commission of Massachusetts and the Governor's Council for Women in Industry and War. In addition to her advocacy work, Fitzgerald owned and operated a chain of maternity shops throughout Boston. Her personal papers and materials related to her business and activism are housed in Boston College's Archives & Special Collections. Fitzgerald was Catholic and was a member of the Catholic and Professional Business Guild, often delivering speeches at local churches.